19 Apr Duvet Care And Removing Stains (Part 1)

Duvet or down comforters are durable and incredibly warm, helping to maintain body temperature. They are made from downy feathers that grow under the birds’ belly feathers. Since they are very soft and light, When you wrap them around you while you sleep, you feel cosy and think you are on clouds. But when it comes to washing them, it gets a little tricky. You must be wondering how I can take care of my duvet. Well, we are here to help you solve this problem; we will also teach you other important points. So stay tuned to the end of this article.

Why do duvets turn yellow?

Normally, sometimes sheets and duvets turn yellow over time. So, it’s better to change them every few years. Feather is naturally absorbent; Therefore, it easily absorbs oily substances. It also absorbs substances such as body oils (such as sweat), saliva, skin care products and lotions. Drying these, therefore, regular personal cleaning keeps the duvets clean and makes them easier to use.

Is it better to wash the duvet or dry clean it?

Always check the care label before washing a down comforter or duvet. Use a home or a dry cleaning machine if the label allows a washing machine. But if the quilt label prohibits using a washing machine, it’s better to entrust its cleaning to a specialized dry cleaner. These companies usually use methods that don’t involve strong chemicals, heat or high pressure. If your duvets are heavy, you don’t have any choice except for dry cleaning.

How to dry a duvet?

Most quilts can be dried with a dryer, But it’s best always to check the care label.

Air-dry 

• Gently remove the duvet from the washing machine.
• Instead of hanging it on the rope, It’s better to hang it somewhere wide. So, the quilt will no longer stretch. Meanwhile, when you hang the quilt on the rope, damp spots are created, which usually cause mould and mildew.
• Dry the duvets in a clean, sunny place and give them enough time. But if the air temperature exceeds 95 degrees Fahrenheit, heat causes them to lose elasticity.
• After the duvet is dry, shake it to redistribute the feathers inside the quilt while making sure that no part of it is wet.

In addition, you can first dry the quilt in the air and then put it inside the dryer; This way, you will be sure that it’s 100% dry before you want to use it again. 

Using a dryer

• Gently remove the duvets from the washing machine.
• Place the duvets in a high-capacity dryer. Like the washing machine, the dryer needs much space to dry them.
• Put two tennis balls in your socks and put them in the dryer along with the quilt; These balls help them to puff up and bulk up.
• Set the device to the lowest possible temperature. With this, the quilt dries later; But it no longer shrinks.
• Turn off the dryer and remove the quilt. Gently fluff it, evenly distribute the filling, and return it to the dryer. Check the quilt every 30 minutes.
• Check the quilt again after a few hours. If it’s dry, take it out of the dryer, and if not, leave it for another hour or two to dry completely.
• Before you put it back on your bed, Ensure it’s completely dry.

How long does it take to dry a quilt in the dryer?

If the dryer’s temperature is low, It takes at least 4 hours. But if you intend to dry it in the air, prepare for 12 hours. It’s better to start the process of washing and drying the duvet early in the morning so that it’s dry for sleeping at night. Of course, you can use another duvet or blanket that night.

Why do the duvets get stiff in the dryer?

Duvets usually feel stiff and fluffy after drying. This is due to the presence of moisture masses between the feather fibres. Therefore, you should take them out of the dryer every half hour, unfold it by hand, and then put it back in the dryer. In addition, the dryer’s heat must be set to the lowest value. In addition, it’s necessary to use tennis balls while drying the duvets so that they regain their fluffy state.

How to do re-bulk duvets after drying?

Following all our points, your duvet will become voluminous and fluffy again after drying. In addition, you should shake your duvets every few days so that they regain their volume and shape. If these methods aren’t efficient, you must separate the clumps of feathers by hand. By running your hands on the quilt, find the places where the feathers are curled and spread them apart with your hands.

How to fold a duvet?

Folding the duvet is one of the important points in their maintenance and care. Here we describe the correct and simple way to do this more easily:

• Pull the bottom corner of the duvet.
• Then move the corners to the top of it
• Align the corners
• Now go from the right corner to the left side of the duvet
• Continue folding to 3/3 length
• Again, from the length of one more duvet to the bottom
• Done

The secret of the freshness of duvets

You can use organic methods to keep duvets fresh. Instead of fabric softener, you can use a cup of vinegar. After washing, it’s enough to put them in the open air. In this case, unpleasant odours and bacteria will be eliminated, and a special freshness and softness will remain for them.

Tips to increase their life

• Use low heat. Very hot water and a high-heat dryer destroy the fabric fibres.
• Use mild detergents and reduce the amount of these ingredients to half of the recommended amount. This helps to keep the fibres fresh.
• Reduce the amount of use of bleaches and softeners.
• Open air or exposure to the sun brings back a fresh scent to the sheets.

The most important points in maintaining the duvets

Most of us usually have a few quilts at home, a limited number of which we use and keep the rest in a closet or drawer. To maintain them, it’s necessary to observe various points. These points include:

Cleaning the quilts and then putting them in the closet or drawer

Since closets or drawers are usually closed environments, they easily create conditions for retaining air and odours. Therefore, if you don’t wash your duvets before placing them inside these spaces, they will soon acquire an inappropriate smell. In addition to keeping dirt and pollution between the threads and the quilt’s fabric, it will also cause the closet or drawer space to smell inappropriate. So the first thing you should keep in mind to maintain your duvet is to wash them well before putting them away.

Forgetting vacuum bags

These days, many people in small apartment houses store their duvets in vacuum bags to take up less space. Although this seems like a good way to save space, it provides a good space for the growth of all kinds of mushrooms.

Using a bed cover

Zippered bed covers with reasonable prices and a unique variety in size and design are suitable for keeping duvets safe from pests and insects. So, use these covers if you plan to keep some of your duvets in the closet.

Don’t neglect warm environments.

Hot places are one of the worst places you can store your duvets. These spaces are ideal for growing all kinds of willow, mould and mushrooms. Some people may advise you to use naphthalene between your duvets. But it’s good to know that naphthalene will only get rid of willows, but it isn’t a solution to get rid of fungus and mould. Therefore, the best option is to store your quilts in another space. But if you don’t have such a possibility, take your quilts out of the warm space once a week and expose them to sunlight for a few hours. If you forget to do this, be sure to consider changing the storage location of your quilts!